The United States Women’s hockey team has threatened to boycott the World Championships over a wage dispute. The players have announced their immediate withdrawal from the tournament, effective opening day on March 31.

The World Championships has been set to take place in Plymouth, Michigan. The US Women’s team, this years defending champions, informed USA Hockey that they will not be attending training camp on March 21.

United States Women’s Hockey Team to Boycott World Championships Over Wages

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